Current Application of Achillea Millefolium L. Based on Uses Mentioned by Ibn Rushd: A Review
June 2020
in “
International journal of medical science and clinical invention
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TLDR Modern research supports traditional uses of Yarrow for hair loss and skin issues.
The review focused on Achillea millefoilum L. (Yarrow), known as Qaisum in Arabic, and aimed to confirm its uses mentioned by Ibn Rushd with modern scientific research. The study reviewed literature from sources like Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus, and found that ethnopharmacological research supported the traditional uses of A. millefolium for conditions such as alopecia and skin disorders. The results provided further insights into the plant's pharmacological activity, validating the historical applications described by Ibn Rushd.